What's in your bags for 2011 Ladies?

January 14th, 2011, 09:33 AM

We have been a little quite lately ladies, so I thought I would start a new thread.

Here is what is currently in my bag:

Drivers:

R-Pro Katana 159 new
R-Pro Katana 157 seasoned (My go to driver when I want to throw far)
R-Pro Boss 150 new (Throwing this more and more lately watch out kantana)
R-Pro Boss 160 new
R-Pro Xcalliber 150 new (just added this recently, and love it for forehands)
Star Wraith 161 worn (this is my go to forehand disc)
Champion Wraith 161 new
Champion Firebird 157 worn (love this disc for flicks I want to fade hard and quick. Also found it to be a really good disc in the wind)
Champion Sidewinder 160 (rollers & anhyzers)
Champion Roadrunner 159 (rollers & anhyzers)
Champion Vulcan 158 new (undecided about this so far still trying it out)
Star Valkyrie 162 worn (used to be my go to driver, but just don't throw this as much as I used to.)
Star Valkyrie 150 worn

Well, I've totally redone my bag, based on the class Randy and I took lately with Dave. I was told that part of my problem, is that I shouldn't be throwing 150g discs -- I need to be up closer to 170g, because the light discs have been encouraging bad habits, and cutting my distance. So, now my skeleton bag is:

168g Vision Grip Line
about a 170g soft Voodoo
about a 175g old style DX XD

I have some other heavier discs of Randy's that I'm auditioning, but I haven't decided on any others yet.

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Well, I've totally redone my bag, based on the class Randy and I took lately with Dave. I was told that part of my problem, is that I shouldn't be throwing 150g discs -- I need to be up closer to 170g, because the light discs have been encouraging bad habits, and cutting my distance. So, now my skeleton bag is:

168g Vision Grip Line
about a 170g soft Voodoo
about a 175g old style DX XD

I have some other heavier discs of Randy's that I'm auditioning, but I haven't decided on any others yet.

hmm. not gonna lie. this advice is counterintuitive to me... but hey, if it works for you...

"'There are two mantras.,' Bernard said, 'Yum and yuk. Mine is yum.'"
Tom Robbins, Still Life With Woodpecker

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hmm. not gonna lie. this advice is counterintuitive to me... but hey, if it works for you...

I won't kid you. A lot of Dave's teachings seemed a little odd, and this was the suggestion that bothered me the most. His explanation is that I can't yet get enough spin to maintain the momentum on a lighter disc. A heavier disc maintains the spin for longer because it has more initial angular momentum, given the same spin. He also said I have the strength, but I need to learn how to apply it. So, that's why he suggested I throw heavier discs. Maybe after I work on my form, and I'm able to get more spin, then I could drop back down.

It does seem to be making at least somewhat of a difference. I'm getting about 10-12% more distance, so that's a good thing. I have a whole list of things to work on before the weather gets better, and fortunately, most can be done indoors!

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I won't kid you. A lot of Dave's teachings seemed a little odd, and this was the suggestion that bothered me the most. His explanation is that I can't yet get enough spin to maintain the momentum on a lighter disc. A heavier disc maintains the spin for longer because it has more initial angular momentum, given the same spin. He also said I have the strength, but I need to learn how to apply it. So, that's why he suggested I throw heavier discs. Maybe after I work on my form, and I'm able to get more spin, then I could drop back down.

It does seem to be making at least somewhat of a difference. I'm getting about 10-12% more distance, so that's a good thing. I have a whole list of things to work on before the weather gets better, and fortunately, most can be done indoors!

interesting! thank you for the explanation, karen, and i wish you the best!

"'There are two mantras.,' Bernard said, 'Yum and yuk. Mine is yum.'"
Tom Robbins, Still Life With Woodpecker

The biggest difference is the weights of disc which I use more 150g to 160g expect for Buzzz and putters. I see most of the players have back up discs, and I do have back up discs but it is in other bag which I bring with my bag.

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I have heard the heavy stuff is better too....mmm anyone have any recommendations for a newer lady disc golfer??? I am thinking of picking up some new discs.

... i know a lot of gals throw heavier than i do... however, this is what i know about heavy vs. light... i played for 10 years throwing what my dad threw (heavier... 170's and such)... the first time i ever threw a 150 (it was a star valk, pink... the original pinkie) it went further, faster and prettier than any drive i had ever thrown and i hardly even tried to throw it... i now throw heavier valks than that... but i'm only talking like a 160 or 162... my midranges i do throw heavier, but drivers, i like 'em light... maybe this is due to my ridiculously short arms...

... i also know it is foolhardy to only have lightweight stuff, 'cause you can't throw it in the wind...

... i would be very interested to hear from teresa, carie and suzie q about what weights they throw... girls???